Prepare against Ladislav Balazs
Slovakia · World #18,139 classical · FIDE ID 14931265
Our database contains 259 games by Ladislav Balazs, covering Jan 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ladislav Balazs's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ladislav Balazs before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,074 | 2,130 | Apr 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,034 | 2,151 | Jun 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,044 | 2,167 | Dec 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 259 | 95 | 62 | 102 | 36.7% |
| As White | 130 | 51 | 37 | 42 | 39.2% |
| As Black | 129 | 44 | 25 | 60 | 34.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ladislav Balazs's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ladislav Balazs's side.
First moves as White (130 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 74 | 56.9% | 54.7% |
| d4 | 26 | 20.0% | 46.2% |
| c4 | 14 | 10.8% | 53.6% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 9.2% | 54.2% |
| a3 | 2 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 57% of White games, 54.7% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Balazs usually continues Nf3 (59.3% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Balazs usually continues Nf3 (46.7% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Balazs usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 20% of White games, 46.2% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Balazs usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Balazs usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Balazs usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 51 | 68.9% | 60.8% |
| d5 | 6 | 8.1% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 5.4% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 4.1% | 16.7% |
| g6 | 3 | 4.1% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 26 | 78.8% | 42.3% |
| d5 | 6 | 18.2% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
Ladislav Balazs's chess games
All 259 games by Ladislav Balazs in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2013 - Jul 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 95 wins, 62 draws, 102 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 21 | 10/4/7 | 47.6% |
| A31 | English Opening | 12 | 2/4/6 | 16.7% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B28 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A07 | Modern Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2018 | Joaquin Miguel Antoli Royo | 2,393 | ch-SVK rapid | B51 |
| Jul 2015 | Juri Dovzik | 2,295 | 7th Kosice Kotan Memorial | D11 |
| Dec 2017 | Mads Boe | 2,292 | ch-EU blitz | D02 |
| Jun 2017 | Norbert Zambor | 2,269 | Kosice Kotan Memorial | B43 |
| Mar 2016 | Oliver Tropp | 2,256 | chT2D-SVK 1516 | A28 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SVK 2D 1314 | 2014 | 11 | 8 | 2,162 |
| chT1E-SVK 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,191 |
| ch-SVK rapid | 2020 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,160 |
| chT2D-SVK 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 5 | 2,125 |
| chT-SVK 1E 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,084 |
| chT2D-SVK 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,041 |
| chT1E-SVK 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,142 |
| chT2D-SVK 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,158 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ladislav Balazs's chess games?
259 games by Ladislav Balazs, from Jan 2013 to Jul 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Ladislav Balazs has played.
What does Ladislav Balazs play on the first move as White?
Across 130 games with White in our database, Ladislav Balazs opens with 1.e4 (57% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ladislav Balazs answers 1...c5 (69% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games), 1...Nf6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (79% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games).
What openings does Ladislav Balazs play as White?
As White, Ladislav Balazs's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 130 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ladislav Balazs play as Black?
As Black, Ladislav Balazs most often plays: Sicilian (21 games, 47.6% win rate); English Opening (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (8 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 129 games.
What is Ladislav Balazs's FIDE rating?
Ladislav Balazs is currently rated 2,074 in classical chess, 2,034 in rapid and 2,044 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,130 (Apr 2018).
How many games has Ladislav Balazs played?
Our database contains 259 games by Ladislav Balazs, covering Jan 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 95 wins, 62 draws, 102 losses (36.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ladislav Balazs?
259 games by Ladislav Balazs reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.